Sunday, June 23, 2013

Birthday quilts

 Now I have my very own sewing room I find I am much more productive, even more so now I  have good heating in there, I can sew til all hours. My mother in law had her birthday this month and as she is always doing special things  for me I thought I would surprise her with a quilt. I would have loved to see her  face when she opened it but as they live in Victoria I had to post it.
 She does love it and I'm so pleased. I used the tumbler block and this quilt turned out so pretty.
 My sister also had her 40th Birthday this month so I wanted to make her a quilt to, Kim isn't really into "homemade stuff" as she calls it but she said she loves her quilt, she sent me photos of it all set up on her spare bed. Kim lives in Cairns so they don't really need quilts but I wanted to give her something special just from me.
 When I wasn't quilting I was stitching this project by Helen Stubbings as a sample for work, It was a nice project to do.
 Then I wanted to make something for me so I started this beautiful butterfly pattern from Fig tree quilts and I'm going to make a table runner.

I love it.

I hope you are sewing lots of things to,  Have a wonderful week.

23 comments:

Helen said...

What wonderful gifts, there's nothing like a beautiful quilt to brighten ones day...... lovely Leanne.

Helen

Anonymous said...

Amazing what having your own sewing room does to your mojo.
Love the quilts and the Butterfly one is on my must do oneday list too

Anita : Shabby Quilt said...

Lovely quilts. What great gifts .

Cheryl said...

Such gorgeous quilts for your mother-in-law and sister Leanne. And I just love the butterfly one you're working on

Noela said...

Beautiful quilts Leanne. I like the stitchery by Helen Stubbings too. Hugs.....

Josie said...

I'm totally gobsmacked! How do you work so fast? Are you taking anything? Is it legal and if so where can I get some? ;o))
Love the tumbler quilt bet your mum-in-law does too. The quilt you gave your anti homemade sister is super gorgeous... nothing shop bought could come close to that. As for the butterflies... I've been wanting to start one for ages so I'll be watching your progress. Beautiful stitchery....
Sorry for being so 'wordy' it's your fault for getting me all excited! :o))

sunny said...

Beautiful quilts! THe tumbler is very pretty in the fabrics you chose.

LuAnn said...

Just love your quilts especially the pink and brown tumblers.

Darlene said...

Beautiful quilts, Leanne. I know you're enjoying your new sewing room.

Wendy said...

Wow Leanne you are so productive and all your projects are beautiful. I love the quilt you made for your MIL, such gorgeous colours. Your butterfly one is lovely too. xx

Christine M said...

Your have been busy Leanne. Your Mum's quilt looks great as does the one for your sister. I love the butterfly one too!

Nicky said...

You are amazing Leanne, so many beautiful quilts, your gift quilts are gorgeous. Loving the new fig tree runner, it is such a happy, cheerful design, love it.

Fiona said...

two beautiful quilts... love them... and lovely work in progress too...
Hugz

Lib said...

I feel exhausted just thinking about all you have done, Leanne. Lovely quilts, gotta be happy with those gifts.

Melody said...

Wow,so much gorgeous sewing.

Cheryll said...

You have been busy!!! On some wonderful projects too! Well done! :)

Anthea said...

Hi Leanne, wow what a gorgeous post of great sewing!
The quilts are wonderful, love them both. I am sure your MIL will really enjoy hers.
The table runner is coming along beautifully too - all this sewing must be the benefit of having your own space in which to sew & create, love it!!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Leanne your quilts are just so gorgeous...

Stephany said...

I love your fig tree tablerunner!!!I got lots of mails from Fig tree the last weeks and they promoted this pattern. I like it very much. Did you buy a charm pack?
The quilts for your family are also very nice!

Chookyblue...... said...

you have been busy in the sewing room......told you it would be wonderful.........

a good yarn said...

Wow! You have sewn up a storm. All your projects are beautiful - how lucky your family have been to receive such lovely quilts. Cute butterflies too. What fabric range is that?

Stina Blomgren said...

Beautiful quilts Leanne!! :0)
kviltstina at gmail dot com

Quilt Kitty said...

So many receive such wonderful gifts from you Leanne & work is lucky to have you make such gorgeous samples & so quickly. You must generate oodles of sales for the shop. The butterfly table runner is so sweet - perfect for you! xx

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